Associate, Portfolio Management

About this role

Company: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
Job Title: Associate, Portfolio Management
Location: 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 8540

Job Duties: Develop deep knowledge of the PI SMA Solutions platform and SMA business to help execute on tactical and strategic initiatives; Collaborate with SMA Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Specialists to build technical solutions to scale their investment processes; Triage incidents and manage time-sensitive releases as the need arises including on an overnight basis on a couple of occasions; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new platforms and improve system scalability and efficiency; Design and implement complex algorithms in python to manage and rebalance large number of fixed-income separately managed accounts efficiently. Develop and maintain advanced data handling techniques using relational databases and APIs, ensuring seamless integration with the firm’s optimization engine; Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of containerized workloads and services like Kubernetes to support production environments and enhance software performance; Lead the development of internal tools and libraries to standardize practices and streamline processes, while also evaluating emerging technologies to drive innovation and support strategic objectives; Design, implement, and maintain complex Python algorithms for the rebalancing of ~30,000 fixed-income portfolios with a total of ~$22.5B, using Aladdin’s optimization engine; Develop Python and SQL scripts to assist portfolio managers with tasks such as auditing account holdings, identifying accounts requiring trading, updating account details, and generating daily reports; Utilize Aladdin APIs and databases for efficient data handling and application support; Provide in-depth support for Aladdin applications, ensuring seamless production operations and resolving technical issues; Create design specifications for integrating software with new platforms while adhering to current standards and best practices; Conduct thorough testing of algorithms to ensure high quality and comprehensive coverage of all scenarios; and maintain internal Python libraries to standardize coding practices and prevent code duplication across the team; Write Perl scripts for secure and efficient internal file transfers to locations accessible by the team; Oversee citizen developers, guiding them in best coding practices and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code; Evaluate the applicability of new GenAI tools and technologies to enhance team capabilities and business operations.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; and 12 months of experience as an Analyst, or related role. One (1) year of experience with: Python; SQL; JavaScript; Object Oriented Programming; Investment Processes; Building and managing risk management and investment platforms; Microsoft Azure; Version control system including Git, and; Perl.

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For Princeton, NJ Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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